School Fundraising
Raise 50% More.
No Platform Fees.
PledgeStar makes school fundraising fast, fun, and profitable, with no platform fees so your school keeps more for every student. Standard processing fees apply.
No upfront cost. No commitment.
Fundraising That Fits Every School
PledgeStar works for any school event. Here are the most popular fundraiser types for schools, PTAs, and PTOs.
Keep More of
What You Raise
PledgeStar gives your school two ways to fundraise. Set up your fundraiser in minutes and pay nothing to use PledgeStar, keeping everything you raise minus standard credit card processing. During checkout, donors can choose to add a small optional contribution to help keep the platform free.
Prefer to keep your current PledgeStar plan? Let donors cover both platform and processing fees instead, capped at 7% (up to $1,195), so 100% of every gift reaches your school.
Everything Your School Needs
Raise 50% More
Schools using PledgeStar consistently raise more through easy, fun outreach by automated email, text, and social media, plus money-raising features no other platform offers.
No Sign-up Fees.
Extremely affordable, and with our optional fee coverage feature, supporters can cover costs so your school keeps more of what you raise.
Stress-Free and Effortless
Set it up and watch donations roll in. Families enter names and contacts, and within minutes our platform sends emails, texts, and social posts for them.
Reach Every Family, Any Language
With over 50 language options, families can participate and connect with donors all over the world, making it easy for more people to give.
We've Got Your Back
You are never fundraising alone. A dedicated specialist guides you through every step, and your families and their donors can call or email anytime.
Run a Fundraiser with Ease
Track progress, send reminders, match donations, and celebrate top fundraisers, all from one simple, powerful, parent-friendly dashboard.
3 Simple Steps to Game-Changing Results
Your site goes live instantly. Send families the registration link and they follow simple on-screen instructions to enter their supporters.
Friends and family follow the link they receive, enter an amount, and pay securely with cards, digital wallets, and more. All major payment methods supported.
Log in any time to monitor your fundraiser's progress with our easy event overview dashboard and reports.
What Schools Are Saying
"PledgeStar made fundraising effortless, not just for us, but for our families too. It was easy to set up, intuitive to use, and powerful in results. We raised over $40,000 and didn't have to give nearly half of it away like we did before."
"PledgeStar completely transformed our jog-a-thon. What used to raise $17,000 now brings in over $85,000, without third-party vendors taking a massive cut. It is incredibly easy for parents and grandparents, and we keep 100% of the money for our school."
"PledgeStar was a game-changer for our school. Families tapped into relatives and friends across the country, and even overseas. We more than doubled our fundraising, jumping from $32,000 to nearly $60,000, and kept almost every dollar."
How to Raise 2x More
for Your School
Get the expert tips used by thousands of schools to boost participation, raise more, and keep more for classrooms and programs.
It's absolutely free. No commitment required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of fundraisers can our school run with PledgeStar?
How quickly can our school launch a fundraiser?
Is there a free option for school fundraising?
Start Raising in Minutes
With no platform fees. Tell us a bit about your school and we'll take it from there.
Why Schools and PTAs Choose PledgeStar
Thousands of schools trust PledgeStar to run their fundraisers with less work and bigger results, all without paying platform fees.
- No platform fees, ever. Donors can optionally help cover costs.
- Automated emails and texts do the asking for you.
- Real-time dashboard to track every donation as it comes in.
- Dedicated support team to help you launch and grow.